I went from an ST to a 182. Then from a 182 to a 197 R27.
That was back in October time. Sold the R27 as we needed 2 cars so now own a 1.4 Fiesta Climate and a (don't laugh), MG ZS180 - 2.5 V6.

My original review on the change can be found here:
http://www.fordfiestast.co.uk/showflat.p...=true#Post95920

My views haven't changed. I maintain that a standard 182 will be quicker than an ST.

The thing with the N-ring times being a second within each other doesn't really matter. Unless they were driven by the same person on the same day/conditions it doesn't truly make for a good comparison.

Its all very well saying you beat xxx on a 'B' road but driver skill plays 90% of that, not the car. I am sure someone in a 1L polo could keep up with me if don't value their life.

Anyway, I love my ZS. I am addicted to the V6 roar. Handles as well as the others hot hatches I have had (50mph easy on my test bend).
Ok, the image might be challenging to some but its British!!!

21mpg is not great either but thats because I do short journeys.

Wonder what I will get next year. Got to be a V8 or turbo'd (mmmmm mustang).

Anyway, the Fiesta is probably going in September (only had it 2 months) as my wife said it wasn't fast enough and wants a clio 172 or 182 again.